NOTE:: I AM AN $3$RD PARTY CONSLTANT

THIS IS a hypothetical situation

I know for a fact that currently most of the hydrogen used in industry is produced through steam reforming $($SR$)$ of

methane, which is an endothermic reaction occurring at around $800$ and in the presence of a

nickel catalyst. A fraction of methane is usually burned to provide the heat of reaction $(\backslash$Delta HSR $=206$

kJ$/$mol$).$ Imagine A company has recently claimed that they have developed a new catalyst that can substantially reduce the heat of reaction to $\backslash$Delta HSR $=100$ kJ$/$mol$,$ and therefore save on the consumption of methane.

If I am hired as a consultant to evaluate this claim. Shoulf i accept or reject the claim made by the company if yes or no plz give me scientific reason why $,$ or should I ask to see more evidence?

Plz give me advice baser on physical and$/$or chemical reasons

Q$.$ What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new catalyst and why? plz give science based reason

Q$.$ What$/$ how does the fact that fraction of methane is usually burned to provide the heat if reaction which is $\backslash$Delta HSR $=206$

kJ$/$mol$)$ mean $?$ Plz explain in science terms and how does that affect that system$/$ industry

Q$.$ How does reducing the heat of reaction to Hsr $100$ kj$/$mol help or is advantageous? Give me logical scientific answers